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to Sallie Logan

Writes to his wife that he has not heard from her in over four weeks. Tells her that her brother Clement has returned to the company and is well. Asks that she write to him and inquires about the money he sent. Reports in great detail about the...

GLC03523.12.04

to Sister

Reports that the troops are preparing to leave their camp, mentioning that they may go to Washington D.C. to be mustered into the United States service. Describes the marching band that is playing and speculates that the band will go with them...

GLC03523.08.07

to Sister

Relays that they are still at Camp Wayne, but will be leaving for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to pick up rifles and then will go to Washington, D.C. Comments on how they are having "easy times." Reports that they had a "volunteer killed here by the...

GLC03523.08.08

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from a hospital in Brattleboro. Reports he is returning to his regiment in Washington. States the rebels have crossed the Potomac River and are trying to take Washington. Mentions he has sent power of attorney to them for...

GLC03523.07.26

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a camp outside Brandy Station, Virginia. Mentions a 24 mile march. Comments on how warm the weather is. Discusses how to pay for the land purchase the family is making and suggests moving their belongings. Hopes to...

GLC03523.07.24

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a camp outside Brandy Station, Virginia. Comments on the radical changes in weather. Reports that the army has been reorganized and his corps is a third larger. Expects Union General Ulysses S. Grant to take command...

GLC03523.07.25

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Knoxville, on his way to the regiment. Reports there are 400 convalescents marching with him. Mentions how ripe the fruit is. Comments that the farmers are thrashing their wheat and doing their fall plowing. First...

GLC03523.07.27

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from Fort Willard, Virginia. Reports he has not been paid yet. Refers to soldiers going home because their time is up. Informs her that he drills on the big guns for heavy artillery. Discusses eating corn, peaches, and...

GLC03523.07.28

to Mary M. Bogart [incomplete]

Writes to wife updating her on James, possibly a neighbor or friend from home, who is still sick. Asks that she write him more letters. Inquires how all the widows are getting on and tells her that "misary loves company and you must comfort each...

GLC03523.11.28

to Mary M. Bogart [incomplete]

Encloses thirty dollars in letter and tells wife to "do what you think best with it." Explains to her that he was paid for four months, but he had previously borrowed some money which he had to pay back. Updates her that James, possibly a neighbor or...

GLC03523.11.29

to Mary M. Bogart and children

Writes to his wife and children. Scolds his wife, "I didn't think that I was writing to two wives before but you had to go up and show Abby the letters I shall have to be carfull what I write here after if that is the way for I say things some times...

GLC03523.11.30

to Mary M. Bogart and children

Writes to his wife and children expressing that he would very much like to come home and that "it is no comfort for me to be away from home so long and living like arabs in tents and not houses..." Informs her that James, possibly a neighbor or...

GLC03523.11.31

to Mary M. Bogart and children

Begins letter with "dear ones at home." Reports that he is well and at a hospital taking care of the sick, waiting for his release papers to come. Tells his wife that he expects to "come to delhie to be discharged and paid and take all of our...

GLC03523.11.32

to Father

Writes about their journey from Camp Wayne to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and into Maryland, where they are now. Comments on Baltimore having "some very nice buildings" and a "kind of mixed race of people, some union & some secessionist." Reports that...

GLC03523.08.09

to Father

Writes from Camp Harvey, which is five miles outside of the capital, located on a farm owned by a secessionist. Informs his father that when they took the oath in the army, there was contention from all the soldiers because they had not been paid...

GLC03523.08.10

to Margaret McClelland

Discusses the significance of their correspondence. Describes his daily activities. Reports accompanying rioters from the New York Draft Riots to the old capitol prison to await court martial. Writes that after they see their new quarters, the...

GLC05522.03

to Margaret Hallidy

Reports having received a letter from Maggie dated 5 February, when she was still Miss McClelland, not Mrs. Hallidy. Includes his transcription of that letter which announces the receipt of his ring and $50, and her acceptance of his proposal....

GLC05522.04

to Margaret Hallidy

Replies to Maggie's letter about her serious cold and admits his deep fear of losing her to tuberculosis. Mentions his recent cold and his home remedy to cure it. Assures her that if she needs anything he will try to send her money if he can....

GLC05522.05

[Civil War letters of Grove Bell, a private in the Union Army] [decimalized]

This collection is a series of 15 letters and one printed poem from Private Grove Bell to a number of recipients, including his sister. The poem is dedicated to the Ladies of Portland, Connecticut, Bell's hometown. Private Bell enlisted in the 20th...

GLC08913

[Collection of Peter E. Rifenburgh and Louis Brooks, 128th regiment, New York, infantry] [decimalized]

This collection consists mostly of a series of letters from Private Peter E. Rifenburgh and Sergeant Louis Brooks of Clermont, New York. Private Rifenburgh enlisted in the Union army on August 12, 1862, when he was 19, in Germantown, New York. On...

GLC08914

to Sister Mamie

Discusses the "[t]errible" battle of Bull Run and the poor conditions of camp life, including difficult marches and poor diet. Discusses the execution of a "Zouave" soldier in camp for the "crime of murder." Also makes reference to the politics of...

GLC03523.18.01

to Joseph Curtis

Written on the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle in Hamilton, Ohio regarding the recent Battle of Chickasaw Bayou. He relates that his regiment left Memphis, Tennessee on December 23...

GLC00653.09.01

[Depiction of the battle of Chickasaw Bayou]

Drawn by Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Depicts the Yazoo River, fleet location, Confederate fortifications, Chickasaw Bayou, the Mississippi River, and the Vicksburg Texas Railroad, among other details. Indicates...

GLC00653.09.02

to Joseph and his wife

Written in the field near Vicksburg, on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, discusses recent Union attempts to take Vicksburg, Mississippi by way of a constructed canal. He...

GLC00653.09.03

to his sister

Written on board the U.S.S. Mohican, possibly near Wilmington, North Carolina. Discusses the Mohican's participation with Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter's North Atlantic Blockading Squadron at the close of the Battle of Fort Fisher (24 and 25...

GLC08470.02

A history of the Forty-fourth regiment, New York volunteers

An in depth history of the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry, chronicling almost ever day. Printed copies of photographs, letters, and other primary sources.

GLC08966.02

to Joseph Curtis

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, transmits announcements (not included) of deaths of soldiers in his company. Informs Curtis, his uncle, of the deaths...

GLC00653.09.04

to the editor of the Hamilton Telegraph

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, requests that the editor of the Telegraph publish a message announcing the death of Enos Scudder. Scudder died January...

GLC00653.09.05

to Maria Woolston

Writes from the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac. Writes to his mother in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Describes how they were summoned out of bed to confront attacking Rebels who they were able to drive away. Writes that they may...

GLC03523.26.05

to Maria Woolston

Written from headquarters of the Army of the Potomac. Writes to his mother in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Reports that he is well and received his box. Reports that a man was shot nearby for desertion. Discusses his discharge and is...

GLC03523.26.06

to Benjamin A. Woolston

Written from headquarters of the Army of the Potomac. Writes to his father in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that he is well and that the weather has been very rainy. Heard some musket firing last night but is not sure if it was...

GLC03523.26.07

to Benjamin A. Wooston and Maria Woolston

Written from headquarters of the Army of the Potomac. Writes to his parents in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Reports that they broke camp in front of Petersburg on 28 March, forced the Confederate forces out of Petersburg, and chased them...

GLC03523.26.08

to Maria Woolston

Reports to his mother that they have marching for miles and miles to Essex County, Virginia in order to get to the house of Virginia Senator Robert Mercer T. Hunter, whom they captured. He called Hunter, "a big dark complected man and said to been...

GLC03523.26.09

to Charles Woolston

Letter to Charles signed by both his mother, M. Woolston, and his father, who signed with his initials, B.A.W. His father tells him to try and save his money, and asks Charles to let him know if he is staying in a barrack or tents. His mother...

GLC03523.26.10

to his wife

He describes the troop's movement between Marenten Junction and Falmouth and changes in leadership. He charges her for expecting his brothers to take care of her when she can take care of herself. He describes camp food. Letter is cross-written.

GLC00653.06.02

to his mother

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He is anxious to take the right classes and pass his exam to prove his worthiness to receive a good commission. He recognizes that his family at home is opposed "to my joining a negro regiment," but is...

GLC00653.10.07

to Joel

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He describes his efforts to follow orders even in adverse conditions. He includes a copy of an order from Captain Nicodemus. He has been transferred several times, and complies in hopes for promotion. He...

GLC00653.10.08

to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He reports his past military activity. He met the victorious army at Frederick returning from Gettysburg. "The failure to capture or drown a large portion of Lee's army has been I think a real & serious...

GLC00653.10.09

to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He expresses disappointment in her son, Charlie, for enlisting and not following the wishes of his mother.

GLC00653.10.10

to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He encourages his sister to influence her son, Charlie, to make the right decisions about fighting. He promises to care for her.

GLC00653.10.11

to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He defends Charlie's enlistment and takes partial responsibility for him, but criticizes Charlie's propensity for rich living.

GLC00653.10.12

to Frank

Julius Marshall Swain wants to renew their friendship and tries to report latest activity of several people. The letter is written on patriotic letterhead for Rockland Bank.

GLC00653.10.01

to Elizabeth Swain

Describes his war responsibilities to draw and issue supplies. He oversees the brigade team, wagons, blacksmiths, carpenters, and saddlers. He refers to food and clothing sent him by his family.

GLC00653.10.02

to his sister

Julius Marshall Swain reports his troop's movements and his hope for a winter camp soon. He was temporarily appointed commanding brigade quartermaster and oversees the provision of clothing and horse feed, as well as supervision of teamsters...

GLC00653.10.03

to his sister

Julius Marshall Swain describes the financial situation. He has been burning log cabins in the vicinity: "the citizens are about sick of soldiers and I can't blame them for that for fences suffer dreadfully and always will where seasoned wood is...

GLC00653.10.04

to his sister

Comments on the horrible wind and is grateful to be an officer at HQ where the tents are much more sturdy and pleasant. Describes the political relationships among commanders and his lack of hope for promotion or distinction.

GLC00653.10.05

Collection of 13 Civil War soldier letters [decimalized]

The collection consists of thirteen letters written by Levi W. Norton. Twelve of these letters are written to his wife, and one is addressed to his son, Fred. Norton was 41 years of age when he enlisted on 23 July 1861 at Staten Island, New York as...

GLC09006

to C.W. Foster

Writes to Colonel Foster, the assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, to request that he be allowed to remain in the service in a "colored organization." Recounts his history of service in the Union Army since 1861, which included a period as a...

GLC03953.02

[Drawing of Fort Marion (Castillo de San Marcos) in St. Augustine, Florida]

The drawing shows an east side view of Fort Marion, which was controlled by the Confederacy during the Civil War. On the back is a note describing the fort, it's building material (coquina) made from crushed shells and its construction by the...

GLC03953.03

to Nen

Sends a piece of a Confederate skull from the Battle of Chancellorsville, as well as a piece of Washington's mother's monument from Fredericksburg. Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.09